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Mahlungulu Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mahlungulu Primary School, a public primary school serving Qumbu. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mahlungulu Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mahlungulu Primary School is a public primary school in Qumbu. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

155
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahlungulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Mahlungulu Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 2,172 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Mahlungulu Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Mahlungulu Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 1,910 compared with 155, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 1,870 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahlungulu Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Mahlungulu Primary School's 155; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 1,468 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 1,332 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlungulu Primary School, 1,294 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Mahlungulu Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlungulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlungulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mahlungulu Primary School for 2027

Mahlungulu Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mahlungulu A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P/B 461, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
EMIS number
200400455

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlungulu Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mahlungulu Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mahlungulu Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mahlungulu Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahlungulu Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Qumbu besides Mahlungulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahlungulu Primary School?
Mahlungulu Primary School reported 155 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Mahlungulu Primary School?
No. Mahlungulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahlungulu Primary School a public or private school?
Mahlungulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlungulu Primary School?
It is located at Mahlungulu A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180.
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